Solicitor - LO 1 - 3 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution

$81,702 - $138,492 a year

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

- Principal location – Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated, subject to the Flexible Working Policy
- Employment type – Ongoing – Full time (35 hours per week)
- Salary – Legal Officer – Grade I - III, Base Salary ($81,702 – $138,492), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the team

The Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group performs a broad range of work, including:

- Managing civil claims for historic child abuse involving in Youth Justice and out-of-home-care settings
- Managing other civil claims for personal injury or intentional torts for Departmental clients including Homes NSW, Court Services, Corrective Services NSW, and Child Protection and Permanency
- Representing the Secretary in proceedings brought under the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986
- Providing advice and liaising with internal stakeholders in relation to matters under the Hague Convention of Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children.

What you’ll do

In this role you will provide high quality, cost effective and client focussed legal services which contribute to the achievement of DCJ’s strategic objectives.

You will:

- Instruct panel firms in relation to civil claims against DCJ, including claims for historical child abuse; prison assault claims; claims in negligence; false imprisonment claims; malicious prosecution claims; and other personal injury claims.
- Represent DCJ in external meetings and forums including mediations and settlement conferences
- Provide strategic and commercial legal advice to internal and external stakeholders, including on current and potential litigation, to ensure compliant, quality assured,



and consistent legal advice and services are delivered to and on behalf of DCJ and stakeholders in the resolution of legal issues
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including panel firms and the State’s insurer iCare
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel, government agencies and other stakeholders
- Work as part of a highly experienced and supportive team of solicitors.

What we’re looking for

- A recognised law degree and eligibility to hold a practising certificate as a government legal practitioner issued by the NSW Law Society
- Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with theChild Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
- Demonstrated ability to undertake legal research, interpret legislation and prepare clear, accurate legal documents and correspondence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide sound legal support
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently under supervision and adapt to changing work demands, systems and procedures

What We Offer

We offer a variety of advantages, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close

Wednesday, 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring m

📌 Solicitor - LO 1 - 3 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution (Parramatta)
🏢 Department: LRLS Legal Civil Gen Litigation Dspt Rsl
📍 Parramatta